§ Sir R. COOPERasked the President of the Board of Trade if he has instituted a searching investigation into the cause of the fire at the Midland goods yard, Kensington, on the evening of the 18th November; and if he has requested the co-operation of the Home Office in the inquiry?
§ Mr. WARDLENo question of railway working would seem to be involved, and an inquiry by the Board of Trade would hardly seem to be necessary.
§ Sir R. COOPERasked what quantity of coal was destroyed by fire on the evening of the 18th November at the Midland goods yard, Kensington?
§ Mr. WARDLEI am informed that approximately 350 tons of coal were destroyed on the occasion in question.